The Minot State women's basketball team fell 78-61 to the Saint Cloud State Huskies in the 1st round of the NSIC Playoffs, despite a 24-point contribution from the bench and three players scoring in double figures. Maya Aguilar led with 18 points, Jaime Skeggs added 13 points and three steals, and Lorelei McIver recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and three blocks. McIver's five offensive rebounds resulted in 12 second-chance points for the Beavers. The loss ended Minot State's season, and the Huskies advanced to the NSIC quarterfinals to play Mary on Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D.

By the Numbers
  • Minot State's field goal percentage: 30.3%
  • Saint Cloud State's field goal percentage: 50.9%
  • Minot State forced 16 turnovers and scored 15 points off turnovers
  • Minot State collected 12 offensive rebounds
State of Play
  • Minot State closed the gap to 66-58 with 2:31 to go
  • The loss ends Minot State's season, while the Huskies advanced to the NSIC quarterfinals
Bottom Line

The Minot State women's basketball team's season ended with a 78-61 loss to the Saint Cloud State Huskies in the 1st round of the NSIC Playoffs, despite strong individual performances.